On the cusp of the playoffs next week, Hoover will receive some unexpected rest in the regular-season finale Friday night.

The Cardinals' City League game against San Diego High has been cancelled, Hoover coach Jerry Ralph confirmed to the U-T.

The matchup — originally slated for a 3:30 p.m. start at Hoover — will be marked as a forfeit for the Cavers (0-9). San Diego did not have enough varsity players to suit up, Ralph said.

Hoover (7-3) improves to 2-2 in league, and could move into second place behind City League champion Serra, should Morse defeat Patrick Henry Friday. The Cardinals forfeited against the Patriots in Week 8.